Hugh Jackman‘s beloved movie musical The Greatest Showman is coming to the stage.

hugh jackman, the greatest showman 2025 uk stage show

The theatre adaptation of the 2017 film also starring Zendaya and Zac Efron has been announced today, with its world premiere set for the ATG Entertainment’s Bristol Hippodrome in spring 2026.

Directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winning Casey Nicholaw, the upcoming production will feature the iconic songs from the movie, written by the film’s composers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

The hits lifted from the film include ‘This Is Me’, ‘The Greatest Show,’ ‘A Million Dreams,’ ‘Come Alive,’ and ‘Rewrite the Stars’, with Pasek and Paul also penning brand new songs for the theatre version.

hugh jackman, the greatest showman 2025 uk stage show

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“We are continuously surprised and moved by how much the songs from The Greatest Showman seem to have resonated around the world, and to now have the opportunity to bring them to the stage is truly thrilling,” the composing duo said in a statement.

The musical is a Disney Theatrical Group production under the direction of Managing Director Andrew Flatt, Executive Producer Anne Quart, and Chief Creative Officer Thomas Schumacher.

“It has been decades since an original film musical has been so passionately and broadly embraced as The Greatest Showman, and Benj Pasek and Justin Paul’s songs have found a treasured place in the world’s heart,” the trio said when the project was unveiled.

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“Audiences responded to the film’s joyful energy, and themes of self-discovery, community, and the families we create.

We’re excited to bring it to the stage as a purely theatrical piece and the natural next chapter in its extraordinary life. We cannot wait to see how this incredibly talented team of creatives elevate the beloved work still further.”

They continued: “Tim Federle is among the new generation of Disney storytellers, returning to Broadway after remarkable success in film and television.

Casey Nicholaw, a longtime key contributor to Disney Theatrical Group’s success, has an unrivalled genius for combining joy and heart in his award-winning stage work.

“Now we begin the search for the performers who will bring this story to life on stage.”

It doesn’t seem any of the original movie stars will be reprising their roles for the theatre production. A casting search for new actors is currently underway, with open auditions set take place across the UK.